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AQD | Rillito Forecast

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Friday Forecast:


PM10

62 AQI
24-hr Avg: 77 µg/m3

Saturday Forecast:


PM10

58 AQI
24-hr Avg: 70 µg/m3

Sunday Forecast:


PM10

54 AQI
24-hr Avg: 62 µg/m3

Monday Forecast:


PM10

44 AQI
24-hr Avg: 48 µg/m3

Tuesday Forecast:


PM10

56 AQI
24-hr Avg: 66 µg/m3

Air Quality By Pollutant:

Pollutant
Friday
3/28/2025
Saturday
3/29/2025
Sunday
3/30/2025
Monday
3/31/2025
Tuesday
4/1/2025
PM10
62
58
54
44
56
Pollutant
FRI
SAT
SUN
MON
TUE
PM10
62
58
54
44
56
O3 = Ozone, PM10 = Particles ≤ 10 microns, PM2.5 = Particles ≤ 2.5 microns


Forecast Discussion:

The jet stream will migrate into the U.S. Southwest this weekend, and within it will be a train of small low-pressure waves set to pass through Arizona. First of all, this active weather pattern will help to bring daytime temperatures back down closer to normal. After today, highs around 80°F or so are expected in Rillito throughout the period. Second, this active pattern will result in daily afternoon breezes out of the southwest or west. Monday is forecast to see the lightest winds, though. Lastly, a smattering of high-level clouds will pass overhead, accompanying each wave.

As for PM10 (dust), pockets of dust may be possible from the winds the next few afternoons. This is reflected in the hourly forecast graphs. PM10 is forecast in the Moderate AQI category most days.

Check back on Monday morning for the next Rillito Air Quality forecast.

- M. Graves
ADEQ Meteorologist